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What People Are Saying About Reel Inn Fresh Fish Restaurant
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The Scene – You can't miss the original PCH outpost, right across from Topanga State Beach--the witty sign scribbled with "Wu Tang Clam" and "Oh My Cod" is definitely eye-catching. Order your meal at the window, then find a comfy spot among the picnic tables. The patio overlooks the highway, but visiting neighborhood cats add a certain charm. – – The Food – Fresh seafood from around the globe is the reason to head to this glorified seaside shack. Steamed green lip mussels overflow from a pail, looking and tasting like they were just brought in from the beach. Although…
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- The Extras:
- The second Reel Inn, on the Third Street Promenade, is almost an exact replica of the original.
| ambiance | 87.5% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| food quality | 89.91000175476074% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| return potential | 50.0% positive |
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| service | 55.56000232696533% positive |
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| value | 77.77999877929688% positive |
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| wait time | 100.0% positive |
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Great Food Bad Service
by pruplesunshine5757
The food is great! but the service is super bad. The bathroom is not clean, so if you visit use the bathroom at home.
Both service and management to bad "No Customer Service." It is clear that people do not like to work there.
Fish every which way
by Tnewton
I think I have tried almost everything on the menu! Fish Tacos, Cajun style, shrimp....you name it all good! Extremely laid back atmosphere. Can come straight from the beach and not worry about appearances, but enjoy a great meal. Still a cool place in Malibu to hang out!
Great Atmosphere; great Meal
by Hubba Bubba
The atmosphere is loads of fun, especially for ocean-going types, casual but clever. The food is prepared fresh. Nobody makes as incredible cole slaw - I toss most other types, but I eat all of this! The Reel Potatoes are worth going for alone, but I usually get half rice and half potatoes because they are both great. the portions are large. I have never had a bad meal there, ever.
- Pros: Big selection of fish, delicious side dishes
- Cons: Kinda hard to find parking most days
BE CARE FULL
by 1GOODFOOD
OUT SIDE PATIO BE CAREFULL THIS PLACE IS NOT CLEAN . THE REST ROOMS HAVE A ODER THAT GOES THUR THE PLACE
THE MANAGMENT CAN BE VERY NASTY
- Pros: GOOD FISH
- Cons: THE MANAGMENT
CAJUN STYLE
by mj1523
Sea Bass Salmon Mahi Mahi ALL SO GOOD WHEN IT'S CAJUN STYLE. Very good food. I visit this place twice a month if not more.
- Pros: FRESHNESS
- Cons: LOCATION
The Details on Reel Inn Fresh Fish Restaurant
Place Categories:
- fresh seafood
- order fried food
- great place
- great rustic atmosphere
- favorite bad rice
- loves fish tacos
- reasonable prices
- great french fries
- overpriced terrible
- not clean restaurant
- worst calamari
- cold beer
- great cheese
- never bad meal
- great fresh lettuce
- incredible cole slaw
- sketchy exterior
- beautiful malibu
- best little places
- order grab
- worst fish
- favorite tossed salad
- enjoyed dear old aunt
- full care
- fresh cheap fish

